Duckwall-ALCO Reports $3.5M Consulting Agreement

Abilene, Kan. Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. announced a $3.5 million consulting agreement with Accenture that is expected to generate at least $8 million on an annualized basis after complete store implementation by July 1, 2009.

“We recognize the need for improved efficiency and effectiveness at the store level to deliver better results for our shareholders,” said Duckwall president and CEO Larry Zigerelli. “I am confident in the anticipated benefits of this engagement based on my prior experience with the same consultants on a very similar project."